'PAWN STARS' takes viewers inside the doors of the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison - grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey jointly run the business, with clashing and camaraderie every step of the way.

This family lives and breathes the pawning business, using their sharp-eyed skills to carefully assess the value of items their colorful customers bring in, objects ranging from the obscure to the truly historic.

Their pawnshop shelves are filled with an eclectic array of items — each with its own unique story and past.

So, if you would like to win one of these HISTORY prize pack, just answer this easy question: The word 'pawn' is derived from the Latin pignus, meaning ... what?!

Send us your answers and if you're correct you'll be in the running to win one of these wonderful HISTORY prize packs! Just send us an e:mail here before December 28th with your answer and the subject title CONTEST: PAWN STARS PRIZE PACKs to: exclusivemagazine@flash.net